A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3543159 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3545050 epoch_slot_no: 2650 block_no: 3542993 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2322 time: 2019-12-23 12:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36e325bf1b819cbcbfa564d230c4a1f39e3d2bc4f415828c1b013e6491e37a91Block Operator
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